“I’ve talked to our athletic director concerning the situation, and as I’ve mentioned before, I apologize," he said. "It is a terrible habit. My father even texted me and stated that he’s sorry. It will be adjusted, and it will not happen again.”

Illini Sports Information Director Kent Brown said the violation will be reported to the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference. Brown said a letter of reprimand will also go in Beckman’s employee file.